posted Mar 28, 2024

Top Beer Spots in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

We’ve rounded up some great bars and bottle shops in Lancaster, PA who carry a variety of local brews, rare finds, and classic ales for beer lovers to enjoy.

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Artifice Ales & Mead
55 N Main St, Manheim | (717) 208-6144
Enjoy delicious brews and meads and great food pairings at the indoor and outdoor seating areas at Artifice Ales & Mead! You can also visit their sister location, Meduseld Meadery in downtown Lancaster!

Bespoke Brewing
242 Gap Rd, Ronks | (717) 288-2255
Located in Historic Strasburg, adjacent to the Strasburg Railroad, Bespoke Brewing offers small-batch craft beer, as well as smoked meats, snack boards and a variety of appetizers.

Bulls Head Public House
14 E Main St, Lititz | (717) 626-2115
Stop by for a pint and authentic British pub vibes at the Bulls Head, located along Main Street in Lititz. Their beer selection is plentiful and impressive, with 14 rotating beers on tap, two cask condition ales, and 80 bottled varieties to choose from.

Bubes Brewery
102 North Market Street, Mount Joy | (717) 653-2056
Bube's Brewery is a 19th century brewery complex. Bube's is one of the only breweries from the early days of the great American breweries that has been left intact. Today, Bube's operates as not only a microbrewery but also as an entertainment and dining mecca.
The Brewery began producing beer again in November 2001 for the first time since 1917. The present day brewery operates in the original brewery's ice house. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a free tour Monday through Friday, 5-9pm.

BierHall Brewing
1703 New Holland Pike, Lancaster
BierHall Brewing is a local and family owned brewery serving up great brews and food. Started by two brothers with a passion for quality beer and a desire to bring people together, BierHall is committed to making exceptional quality beer for everyone. They are even dog friendly!

Columbia Kettle Works
40 N. Third St., Columbia | (717) 342-2374
Established in 2014, Columbia Kettle Works offers a diverse range of craft beer brewed with passion, from traditional Lagers to unique interpretations of all your favorite styles. Their kitchen serves up a variety of paninis and sandwiches, salads, pizza, charcuterie plates, and more.
You can also visit their 2nd Gear Taproom in Lancaster City! Both locations offer PA wines, cocktails mixed with PA distilled liquors, and indoor/outdoor seating in a family-friendly environment.

Ultimate Craft Beer Experience! Brewery Tours has been offering exceptional craft beer experiences since 2018. Their knowledgeable and experienced Beer Guides lead guests through guided craft beer tastings while exploring local breweries, providing behind-the-scenes access, local and historical anecdotes, and more! You can also combine a love of history with craft beer by enjoying a Lancaster History & Craft Beer Walk with LoKal Experiences.

Cartel Brewing + Blending
928 North Prince Street, Lancaster | (717) 435-8989
Cartel Brewing & Blending is a nano brewery and beer café located in Downtown Lancaster. Their focus is quality small-batch beers that express a blend of timeless traditional styles with recipes that reflect their ideology of an art that is constantly progressing.

Hell in a Bucket Brewing
392 East Front St.Marietta | (717) 252-6868
Craft beer brewed onsite in a "Grateful Dead" environment. Food is locally sourced made with homemade ingredients. Live music every Wednesday and Saturday and open mics on Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons. They are also kid-friendly and pet-friendly in the warmer months.

Lancaster Brewing Company
302 N Plum St, Lancaster | (717) 391-6258
Enjoy seasonal and signature brews in a historic working microbrewery in downtown Lancaster. With delicious food, outdoor and indoor dining, and cans available this spot is a Lancaster County favorite. You can also visit their Route 30 taproom!

Moo-Duck Brewery
79 S Wilson Ave, Elizabethtown | (717) 727-3791
Moo-Duck Brewery is a small family owned and operated brewery and pub open since 2014. They handcraft all our beer in small batches on their hand built brewing system. They feature 12 taps of seasonally focused beers with everything from light to dark, malty to hoppy, and session to imperial. All beers are unfiltered.

Mad Chef Craft Brewing
2023 Miller Rd, East Petersburg | (717) 690-2655
Enjoy good food and great brews when you visit Mad Chef Craft Brewing. Guaranteeing an insane culinary experience with food, beer, and entertainment. They have a variety of food and craft beer options available, so you'll be able to find something that'll fulfill any craving you might have.

Our Town Brewery
252 N Prince St, Lancaster | (717) 945-7694
Enjoy delicious local brews in a modern atmosphere with Our Town Brewery. In the heart of downtown Lancaster, you can enjoy rotating beers with great food to pair with them, so keep your eye on their beer menu for new offerings!

Spring House Brewing
209 Hazel Street, Lancaster| (717) 984-2530
Spring House Brewing is a brewpub in the heart of Lancaster. Offering 22 rotating house drafts, a full menu, and an arcade for gameplay.Out on the town with your pup? No worries Spring House Brewing has a patio just for dogs, called Dalton's Doggie Deck, food and hand-crafted beer can be ordered via a walk-up window, as your pup enjoys fresh water. Only open during the warm months.

River Trail Brewing
40 E Front St, Marietta | (717) 604 - 1161
Brewery on the northwest river trail on front street in Marietta pa. Outdoor dining is family, dog, and trail rider friendly. Music three days a week.

The Fridge
534 N Mulberry St, Lancaster | (717) 490-6825
If you’re looking to curate a six-pack that will impress your friends, stop by The Fridge; a cozy bottle shop in Downtown Lancaster. Their fridge is stocked with over 400 varieties of hard-to-find craft, micro, imported, and local beer. If you’re not on the go, grab a beer and one of their delicious hand-crafted pizzas!

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